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The Ligier JS11/15 scores a third-place finish in the Monaco Historic Grand Prix

23 - 25 April 2021 –The 12th Monaco Historic Grand Prix provided a journey back to the past of the Ligier brand. Among the Formula 1 cars racing was a Ligier JS11/15, the most prestigious F1 of the brand, which shined during the 1980 season in the hands of the Laffite/Pironi duo. The French constructor's car scored another success in 2021 as it clinched a third-place finish on the podium in its category with Matteo Ferrer-Aza at the wheel. Eighteen…

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A special Ligier edition for the 2021 Sport & Collection event

Just over a month to go to the Sport & Collection event on 3-4-5-6 June 2021 on the Val de Vienne circuit in France. The organiser has reserved a special place for the French constructor at the 27th edition with historic and modern Ligiers on display and also on the track. It provides Ligier with a marvellous opportunity to showcase its 52 years in both French and international motor sport! While the French constructor has always taken part in this…

The Ligier JS11/15, a glorious past

At the 12th Monaco Historic Grand Prix at the end of April, the Ligier JS11/15 made a successful return when it found itself pitted against some of its prestigious rivals from over 40 years earlier like Lotus, Tyrrell, Williams, Arrows, etc. It was a way to revive the glorious past of the most titled of the F1 Ligiers. In 1980, the JS11/15 driven by Jacques Laffite and Didier Pironi helped the small French make to achieve its highest place in…

Historic run for the S5000 on the Bathurst circuit in Australia

The S5000, the performance enhanced version of the Ligier JS F3 powered by a 5-litre V8 Ford Coyote engine putting out 500 bhp, had its first run on the iconic Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst in Australia. It was a kind of rehearsal before the second race of the new Australian Championship, which will take place on three legendary circuits in 2021 and 2022. This championship called the S5000 International Triple Crown announced on 28 April will be integrated into…

Jimmie Johnson at the wheel of a Ligier JS F3 to prepare for his debut in IndyCar

What's the best way to prepare for one's first season in IndyCar? In a Ligier, of course! Jimmie Johnson, 7-time NASCAR Champion and winner of 83 races, has chosen the Ligier JS F3, the exclusive chassis in the FR Americas championship and a launch pad for drivers who dream of making a career in F1 or in other branches of motor sport. 45-year-old American star, Jimmie Johnson, trained with the Velocity Development Racing team to prepare for his move from…